DAY 1: HANOI- HALONG – LAN HA ON CRUISE (L/D)
8:30- 8:45: Pick-up time For those who book our transfer service, you will be picked up at your hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter. Moving through the expressway and shortly arrive at Tuan Chau MARINA in 2,5 hours. If transfering from Hanoi is not required, we will see you at Dora guest station at Lot 35 Tuan Chau Marina, Tuan Chau island.
11:30 – 11:45: Arrive to Gate 35, Tuan Chau Marina for picking up.
12:00 – 12:30: Transferred by our transferring boat to Dora Cruise. Welcome to Dora Cruise and enjoy Welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines.
Check-in your cabin.
12:45 - 13:00: Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian lunch, while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.
- Continue cruising through Con Vit islet (Duck Islet), Thumb islet and Gia Luan Harbor where belonged to Cat Ba area.
- Discover lagoon natural area belonged to Lan Ha bay. Drop anchor for swimming or just simply sunbathe on our cruise (private, wild and fresh air).
- Heading back toward the sleeping area
- Do kayaking and swimming at Ba Trai Dao Beach area or Tra Bau area (upon the sea wave and wind)
17.30: Come back to our Dora Cruise and participate in our sunset party with fruit, cake and tea. Take photos and relax.
18:00 – 18:15: Join cooking class guided directly by Chef of Dora Halong Cruise. You have chance to practice Vietnamese traditional dishes such as spring roll or famous cuisine of Vietnam.
19:00: Time for dinner.
21:00: Evening entertainments: play game on the cruise: cards game, chess, listen to music, squid fishing and overnight on the Dora Cruise.
DAY 2: DORA CRUISE – DARK & BRIGHT CAVE - HANOI
06:30: Early morning sun risers can enjoy Tai Chi lesson with fresh air on the sundeck.
07:00 – 7:45:
- Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
- Have breakfast.
08:00:
- Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading Dark & Bright Cave (Hang Sang & Toi)
- Take your option either exploring the cave yourself on kayak or comfortably on local bamboo boat rowed by the locals.
09:30: Come back to Dora Cruise and check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay.
10:00: Have last lunch at the cruise
11:30 – 12:00: Dora Cruise are landing near Tuan Chau Harbor and transfer guest to Tuan Chau, tourist say goodbye to sailors and finish the cruise.
12:00: Start from Halong bay to Hanoi Old Quarter by our bus.
15:30 – 15:45: Arrive in your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
